Angel Witch

Angel Witch are a British heavy metal band which formed in London in 1976, recognised as one of the pioneering groups of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM). Originally established as Lucifer by guitarist and vocalist Kevin Heybourne, the band evolved through various line-ups before settling on the name Angel Witch in 1978, with Heybourne as the constant driving force. Their self-titled debut album, Angel Witch, released in 1980 by Bronze Records, is widely regarded as a seminal work in the NWOBHM genre, featuring the standout track of the same name, which gained significant airplay on BBC Radio 1's Friday Rock Show. Despite critical acclaim, the band faced challenges with management and record label issues, leading to their initial disbandment in 1982.